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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Rhythm Heaven'' (series)}}
The ''Rhythm Heaven'' franchise is the series that holds all of the ''Rhythm Heaven'' games. There are currently a total of four released games with one spin-off.
{{Featured}}The {{Nihongo|''Rhythm Heaven''|リズム<ruby>天国<rt>てんごく</rt></ruby>|Rhythm Tengoku}} series holds all of the ''Rhythm Heaven'' games. There are currently a total of four released games, with one port and one upcoming title.
==Conception==
{{Main|Rhythm Tengoku/Development}}
[[File:Interview 2008-07-11 Vol. 2 Photo 01.png|thumb|[[Tsunku♂]]'s project proposal]]
In 2004, [[Tsunku♂]] brought in a proposal and conception for what would eventually become ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]''. He was influenced by his dissatisfaction with "sound games" which involved pressing buttons at specific times but not actual rhythm. He initially envisioned it as potentially being early childhood software to hone in the rhythmic sense of Japanese people, or rhythm training software for karaoke lovers. The game proved to be very popular in Japan, and the sequel, ''[[Rhythm Heaven]]'', would bring the series internationally.
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==''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]''==
{{Nihongo|''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]''|リズム<ruby>天国<rt>てんごく</rt></ruby>|Rizumu Tengoku|Rhythm Heaven}} is the first game in the series released for the [[niwanetwork:Game Boy Advance|Game Boy Advance]] on August 3, 2006 in Japan, and also the last game [[niwanetwork:Nintendo|Nintendo]] had developed for the [[niwanetwork:Game Boy Advance|Game Boy Advance]]. This is the first installment of the series.


== Games ==
[[Rhythm Tengoku (Arcade)|An arcade version]] was co-developed with [[niwanetwork:Sega|SEGA]] and released on September 20, 2007 in Japan.
=== Rhythm Tengoku ===
 
[[File:Title_RT.png|right]]
The player uses {{button|GBA|A}}, {{button|GBA|B}} and sometimes {{button|GBA|Pad}} to control various characters, from [[The Clappy Trio (characters)|a clapping trio]] to a [[Air Batter|space batter]].
[[Rhythm Tengoku]] (Japanese: '''リズム天国''') is the first game in the Rhythm Heaven franchise released for the Game Boy Advance on August 3, 2006. The player uses the A, B and sometimes the arrow buttons to control from a clapping trio to a space batter. An unofficial fan translation known as ''Rhythm Heaven Silver'' can be downloaded somewhere.
==== Boxarts ====
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{| class="wikitable" style="margin: 1em auto 1em auto;"
!Japanese
!{{Console|GBA|32px}}
!{{Console|Arcade|32px}}
|-
|-
|[[File:256px-Rhythm_tengoku_boxart.png]]
|[[File:Boxart GBA Rhythm Tengoku.png|frameless|center]]
|[[File:Screenshot Arcade Title.png|frameless|center]]
|}
|}
=== Rhythm Heaven ===
==''[[Rhythm Heaven]]''==
[[File:RH_Title.png|right]]
{{Nihongo|''[[Rhythm Heaven]]''|リズム<ruby>天国<rt>てんごく</rt></ruby>ゴールド|Rhythm Tengoku Gold|Rhythm Heaven Gold}}, known as {{Nihongo|''Rhythm Paradise''}} in Europe and {{Nihongo|''Rhythm World''|리듬 세상|Rhythm Sesang}} in Korea, is the second game in the series, released for the [[niwanetwork:Nintendo DS|Nintendo DS]] on July 31, 2008 in Japan, April 5, 2009 in North America, May 1, 2009 in Europe, June 4, 2009 in Australia and September 24, 2009 in South Korea.
'''''[[Rhythm Heaven]]''''' also known as ''Rhythm Tengoku Gold'' (Japanese: '''リズム天国ゴールド''') in Japan, ''Rhythm Paradise'' in Europe and ''Rhythm World'' in South Korea is the second Rhythm Heaven game in the series (first internationally) that was released for the [[Nintendo DS]]. It was released on July 31, 2008 in Japan, May 1, 2009 for North America, April 5, 2009 for Europe and September 2009 for North Korea.  


This game is entirely controlled to the side of the Nintendo DS using the Touch Screen where the player can simply tap, flick or stroke to the beat with various Rhythm Games.
This game is controlled to the side of the [[niwanetwork:Nintendo DS|Nintendo DS]] using the Touch Screen where the player can simply Tap, Flick or Slide to the beat with various [[Rhythm Games]].
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: 1em auto 1em auto;"
!{{JP}}
!{{US}}
!{{EU}}
!{{AU}}
!{{KR}}
|-
|[[File:Boxart DS Rhythm Tengoku Gold.png|frameless|center|250px]]
|[[File:Boxart DS Rhythm Heaven USA.jpg|frameless|center|250px]]
|[[File:Boxart DS Rhythm Paradise EUR.jpg|frameless|center|250px]]
|[[File:Boxart DS Rhythm Heaven AUS.jpg|frameless|center|250px]]
|[[File:Boxart DS Rhythm World.jpg|frameless|center|250px]]
|}
==''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]''==
{{Nihongo|''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]''|みんなのリズム<ruby>天国<rt>てんごく</rt></ruby>|Minna no Rhythm Tengoku|Everyone's Rhythm Heaven}}, known as {{Nihongo|''Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise''}} in Europe, and {{Nihongo|''Rhythm World Wii''|리듬 세상 Wii|Rhythm Sesang Wii}} in Korea, is the third game in the series, released for the [[niwanetwork:Wii|Wii]] on July 21, 2011 in Japan, February 13, 2012 in North America, July 6, 2012 in Europe, September 13, 2012 in Australia and September 12, 2013 in South Korea.


This is currently the only entry in the series to have songs and rhythm cues dubbed into six different languages which include English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and even Korean.
The game was digitally rereleased on the [[niwanetwork:Wii U|Wii U]] [[niwanetwork:Nintendo eShop|Nintendo eShop]] on July 27, 2016 in Japan, November 10, 2016 in North America, and November 24 in Europe.
==== Boxarts ====
 
This game returns to the traditional button controls, being controlled with the Wii Remote using {{button|Wii|A}} and {{button|Wii|A}}+{{button|Wii|B}}.
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: 1em auto 1em auto;"
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: 1em auto 1em auto;"
!American
!{{JP}}
!European
!{{US}}
!Japanese
!{{EU}}
!Korean
!{{KR}}
|-
|-
|[[File:Rhythm_heaven_box_art.jpg|165px]]
|[[File:Boxart Wii Minna no Rhythm Tengoku.png|frameless|center]]
|[[File:RH_EU_Boxart.jpg|165px]]
|[[File:Boxart Wii Rhythm Heaven Fever USZ.jpg|frameless|center]]
|[[File:RH_JP_Boxart.png|165px]]
|[[File:Boxart Wii Beat the Beat Rhythm Paradise UKV.jpg|frameless|center]]
|[[File:RH_Korean_Boxart.jpg|165px]]
|[[File:Boxart Wii Rhythm World Wii.jpg|frameless|center]]
|}
|}
=== Rhythm Heaven Fever ===
==''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''==
{{Nihongo|''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''|リズム<ruby>天国<rt>てんごく</rt></ruby> ザ・ベスト<ruby>+<rt>プラス</rt></ruby>|Rhythm Tengoku: The Best+|Rhythm Heaven: The Best+}}, also known as {{Nihongo|''Rhythm Paradise Megamix''}} in Europe, and {{Nihongo|''Rhythm Sesang: The Best Plus''|리듬 세상 더 베스트 플러스||Rhythm World: The Best Plus}} in Korea, is the fourth game in the series, released for the [[niwanetwork:Nintendo 3DS|Nintendo 3DS]] on June 11, 2015 in Japan, June 16, 2016 in North America, October 21, 2016 in Europe, October 22, 2016 in Australia, and December 1, 2016 in South Korea. The game was also rereleased under the [[niwanetwork:Nintendo Selects|Nintendo Selects]] label on November 29, 2018 in South Korea<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20181211001603/http://www.nintendo.co.kr/news/view.php?idx=189 한국닌텐도, Nintendo Switch 소프트웨어 「Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes」와 「New 닌텐도 2DS XL 하일리아의 방패 에디션」, 「Nintendo Selects」의 새로운 라인업 발매 (Nintendo Korea releases new lineup of Nintendo Switch software "Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes" and "New Nintendo 2DS XL Hylian Shield Edition" and "Nintendo Selects")]</ref>.


[[File:Rhythm-Heaven-Fever-NA-Title.png|right|240px]]
This game includes 63 [[Rhythm Games]] from the previous three games, 19 new and 12 new versions of previous games. Games are again controlled using {{button|3DS|A}}, {{button|3DS|B}} and sometimes {{button|3DS|Pad}} in Buttons mode, or with a {{Color|#0EB60E|Tap}} in the Simple Tap mode.
'''''[[Rhythm Heaven Fever]]''''' also known as ''Minna no Rhythm Tengoku'' (Japanese: '''みんあのリズム天国''') or in Europe as ''Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise'' and South Korea as ''Rhythm World Wii'', (is the third (second internationally) game in the series released for the [[Nintendo Wii]]. It was released on July 21, 2011 in Japan, February 13, 2012 for North America, July 6, 2012 for Europe, September 13, 2012 for Australia and September 12, 2013
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: 1em auto 1em auto;"
for South Korea.
!{{JP}}
!{{US}}
!{{EU}}
!{{KR}}
!Selects
|-
|[[File:Boxart 3DS Rhythm Tengoku The Best+.jpg|frameless|center|250px]]
|[[File:Logo 3DS Rhythm Heaven Megamix.svg|frameless|center|250px]]
|[[File:Boxart 3DS Rhythm Paradise Megamix EUR.jpg|frameless|center|250px]]
|[[File:Boxart 3DS Rhythm Sesang The Best Plus.jpg|frameless|center|250px]]
|[[File:Boxart 3DS Rhythm Sesang The Best Plus Alt.png|frameless|center|250px]]
 
|}


This game goes back to the traditional button controls as it is controlled with the Wii Remote using the A and B buttons.
==''[[Rhythm Heaven Groove]]''==
{{Nihongo|''[[Rhythm Heaven Groove]]''<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkgjFacpnLE Rhythm Heaven Groove – Nintendo Direct 3.27.2025]</ref>|リズム<ruby>天国<rt>てんごく</rt></ruby> ミラクルスターズ|Rhythm Tengoku: Miracle Stars|Rhythm Heaven: Miracle Stars}}<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fLrOkLc4iI リズム天国 ミラクルスターズ <nowiki>[</nowiki>Nintendo Direct 2025.3.27<nowiki>]</nowiki>] (Rhythm Tengoku: Miracle Stars [Nintendo Direct 2025.3.27])</ref>, also known as {{Nihongo|''Rhythm Paradise Groove''}}<ref name="UK">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x13I4TGDYCU Rhythm Paradise Groove – Coming 2026 (Nintendo Switch)]</ref> in Europe, {{Nihongo|''Rhythm Cheonguk: Miracle Stars''|리듬 천국 미라클 스타즈||Rhythm Heaven: Miracle Stars}} in South Korea<ref name="KR">[https://www.nintendo.com/kr/news/article/3pqBCYJeN2JNvZ5gsu6sdN 등 Nintendo Switch 타이틀과 서비스의 최신 정보를 전달! | News | 한국닌텐도주식회사] (Delivering the latest information on Nintendo Switch titles and services! | News | Nintendo Korea Co., Ltd.)</ref> and {{Nihongo|Jiézòu Tiānguó: Qíjì Zhī Xīng<ref name="TW">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG4sYODAhmA 《節奏天國 奇蹟之星》介紹影片(台灣)] ("Rhythm Heaven: Miracle Stars" Introduction Video (Taiwan))</ref>|節奏天國 奇蹟之星||Rhythm Heaven: Miracle Stars}} in Taiwan and Hong Kong, is the upcoming long-awaited fifth game in the series, set to release for the [[niwanetwork:Nintendo Switch|Nintendo Switch]] in 2026.


==== Boxarts ====
This game would be the first time the series has been officially localized in Dutch, Portuguese and Traditional Chinese, and also marks a rename for the series in South Korea, from {{Nihongo|''Rhythm Sesang''|리듬 세상||Rhythm World}} to {{Nihongo|''Rhythm Cheonguk''|리듬 천국||Rhythm Heaven}} mainly due to trademark complications<ref>[https://doi.org/10.8080/4020080023384 KIPRIS 지식재산정보 검색 서비스 (KIPRIS Intellectual Property Information Search Service)]</ref>.
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: 1em auto 1em auto;"
{| class="wikitable" style="margin: 1em auto 1em auto;"
!American
!{{JP}}
!European
!{{US}}
!Japanese
!{{EU}}
!Korean
!{{KR}}
!{{TW}}/{{HK}}
|-
|-
|[[File:427px-Rhythm-heaven-fever.jpg|155px]]
|[[File:Logo Switch Rhythm Tengoku Miracle Stars.svg|frameless|center|250px]]
|[[File:RHF_EU_Boxart.jpg|153px]]
|[[File:Logo Switch Rhythm Heaven Groove.svg|frameless|center|250px]]
|[[File:Minnano.jpg|150px]]
|[[File:Logo Switch Rhythm Paradise Groove.svg|frameless|center|250px]]
|[[File:RHF_Korean_Boxart.jpg|150px]]
|[[File:Logo Switch Rhythm Cheonguk Miracle Stars.svg|frameless|center|250px]]
|[[File:Logo Switch Jiézòu Tiānguó Qíjì Zhī Xīng TR.svg|frameless|center|250px]]
|}
|}
=== Rhythm Heaven Megamix ===
[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]


[[File:3DS4.jpg|thumb|1x1px]]
==In Other Languages==
{{Lang
|jp=リズム<ruby>天国<rt>てんごく</rt></ruby>
|rojp=Rizumu Tengoku
|mnjp=Rhythm Heaven
|us=Rhythm Heaven
|uk=Rhythm Paradise<ref name="UK"/>
|au={{Console|DS}} Rhythm Heaven<ref>[https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ds/946576-rhythm-heaven/boxes/123157 Rhythm Heaven Box Shot for DS - GameFAQs]</ref><br>{{Console|Wii}} Rhythm Paradise<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZldV_Ukw9Tc Rhythm Paradise Groove – Coming 2026 (Nintendo Switch)]</ref>
|ca=Rhythm Heaven<ref>"La série Rhythm Heaven fait son retour avec sa première nouvelle entrée : Rhythm Heaven Groove!" (The Rhythm Heaven series returns with its newest entry: Rhythm Heaven Groove!) ~ [https://www.nintendo.com/fr-ca/whatsnew/la-derniere-presentation-nintendo-direct-revele-des-jeux-nintendo-switch-les-cartes-de-jeu-virtuelles-et-nintendo-today-une-nouvelle-application-pour-appareil-intelligent/ Nouvelles - Site Officiel Nintendo pour Canada]</ref>
|fr=Rhythm Paradise
|la=Rhythm Heaven<ref>Nintendo Latinomérica [@nintendolatam] (March 27, 2025). [https://www.instagram.com/p/DHtRfriRIC2 ¡Siente el ritmo con la nueva entrega de la serie Rhythm Heaven, #RhythmHeavenGroove! Llega a Nintendo Switch en 2026. #NintendoDirect]. ''(Feel the rhythm with the newest game in the Rhythm Heaven series, #RhythmHeavenGroove! Coming to the Nintendo Switch in 2026. #NintendoDirect)''. Retrieved March 27, 2025 – via Instagram.</ref>
|es=Rhythm Paradise
|de=Rhythm Paradise
|it=Rhythm Paradise
|nl=Rhythm Paradise<ref>"De Rhythm Paradise-serie maakt zijn debuut op een systeem voor thuis met Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise voor de Wii." (The Rhythm Paradise series makes its debut on a home system with Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise for Wii.) ~ [https://www.nintendo.com/nl-nl/Games/Wii/Beat-the-Beat-Rhythm-Paradise-280605.html Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise | Wii | Games | Nintendo NL]</ref>
|br=Rhythm Heaven<ref>Nintendo Brasil [@nintendo_brasil] (March 27, 2025). [https://www.instagram.com/p/DHtViUhPcvJ Entre no ritmo com #RhythmHeavenGroove, o mais novo jogo da série Rhythm Heaven! Disponível em 2026 no console Nintendo Switch. #NintendoDirect]. ''(Get into the rhythm with #RhythmHeavenGroove, the newest game in the Rhythm Heaven series! Avaliable in 2026 for the Nintendo Switch console. #NintendoDirect)''. Retrieved March 30, 2025 – via Instagram.</ref>
|pt=Rhythm Paradise<ref>"A série Rhythm Paradise faz a sua estreia numa consola de uso doméstico com Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise para a Wii" (The Rhythm Paradise series makes its home console debut with Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise for the Wii) ~ [https://www.nintendo.com/pt-pt/Jogos/Wii/Beat-the-Beat-Rhythm-Paradise-280605.html Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise | Wii | Jogos | Nintendo PT]]</ref>
|se=Rhythm Paradise<ref name="BTB">[https://www.gametdb.com/Wii/SOMP01 SOMP01 - Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise]</ref>
|no=Rhythm Paradise<ref name="BTB"/>
|fi=Rhythm Paradise<ref>[https://www.nintendo.fi/uutiset/taemaenpaeivaeinen-nintendo-direct-esitteli-tulevia-pelejae-nintendo-switch-konsolille-sekae-uuden-sovelluksen Tämänpäiväinen Nintendo Direct esitteli tulevia pelejä Nintendo Switch -konsolille sekä uuden sovelluksen] (Today's Nintendo Direct showcased upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch console, as well as a new app)</ref>
|id=Rhythm Heaven<ref>[https://archive.org/details/rh-hotgameindoguidebooklet Rhythm Heaven HotGame Indonesia Magazine Guide Booklet]</ref>
|ru=Rhythm Paradise<ref>"Серия Rhythm Paradise дебютирует на домашней консоли Wii в игре Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise" (The Rhythm Paradise series makes its debut on the Wii home console with Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise) ~ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230311095056/https://www.nintendo.ru/-/Wii/Beat-the-Beat-Rhythm-Paradise-280605.html Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise | Wii | Игры | Nintendo]</ref>
|th=Rhythm Heaven<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/th/news/article/1diBdCj3Dabjodvp1Wz1rl?srsltid=AfmBOooX5MKWyedxZ_N5onjby0wkpUmh8arpRDlvri1MvnF3-R_RO-kj Rhythm Heaven Groove จะเปิดตัวบนเครื่อง Nintendo Switch ในปี 2026] (Rhythm Heaven Groove launching on Nintendo Switch in 2026)</ref>
|kr={{Console|DS}} 리듬 세상<br>{{Console|Switch}} 리듬 천국<ref name="KR"/>
|rokr=Rideum Sesang&#xa;Rideum Cheonguk
|mnkr=Rhythm World<br>Rhythm Heaven
|tw=節奏天國<ref name="TW"/><br>Rhythm Heaven<ref name="smash">''[[ssbwiki:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''</ref>
|rotw=Jiézòu Tiānguó&#xa;Rhythm Heaven
|mntw=Rhythm Heaven<br>Rhythm Heaven
|ch=节奏天国<ref name="BTB"/><br>Rhythm Heaven<ref name="smash"/>
|roch=Jiézòu Tiānguó&#xa;Rhythm Heaven
|mnch=Rhythm Heaven<br>Rhythm Heaven}}


==Spin-offs==
==References==
[[Rhythm Tengoku (Arcade)]]
<references/>
{{RHGames}}
[[Category:Video Games]]
[[Category:Video Games]]

Latest revision as of 19:17, 30 November 2025

The Rhythm Heaven (リズム天国てんごく?, Rhythm Tengoku) series holds all of the Rhythm Heaven games. There are currently a total of four released games, with one port and one upcoming title.

Conception

Main article: Rhythm Tengoku/Development
Tsunku♂'s project proposal

In 2004, Tsunku♂ brought in a proposal and conception for what would eventually become Rhythm Tengoku. He was influenced by his dissatisfaction with "sound games" which involved pressing buttons at specific times but not actual rhythm. He initially envisioned it as potentially being early childhood software to hone in the rhythmic sense of Japanese people, or rhythm training software for karaoke lovers. The game proved to be very popular in Japan, and the sequel, Rhythm Heaven, would bring the series internationally.

Rhythm Tengoku

Rhythm Tengoku (リズム天国てんごく?, Rizumu Tengoku; lit. 'Rhythm Heaven') is the first game in the series released for the Game Boy Advance on August 3, 2006 in Japan, and also the last game Nintendo had developed for the Game Boy Advance. This is the first installment of the series.

An arcade version was co-developed with SEGA and released on September 20, 2007 in Japan.

The player uses , and sometimes to control various characters, from a clapping trio to a space batter.

ConsoleGBA Icon.png ConsoleArcade Icon.png
Boxart GBA Rhythm Tengoku.png
Screenshot Arcade Title.png

Rhythm Heaven

Rhythm Heaven (リズム天国てんごくゴールド?, Rhythm Tengoku Gold; lit. 'Rhythm Heaven Gold'), known as Rhythm Paradise in Europe and Rhythm World (리듬 세상?, Rhythm Sesang) in Korea, is the second game in the series, released for the Nintendo DS on July 31, 2008 in Japan, April 5, 2009 in North America, May 1, 2009 in Europe, June 4, 2009 in Australia and September 24, 2009 in South Korea.

This game is controlled to the side of the Nintendo DS using the Touch Screen where the player can simply Tap, Flick or Slide to the beat with various Rhythm Games.

Flag of Japan.svg Flag of the United States.svg Flag of Europe.svg Flag of Australia.svg Flag of South Korea.svg
Boxart DS Rhythm Tengoku Gold.png
Boxart DS Rhythm Heaven USA.jpg
Boxart DS Rhythm Paradise EUR.jpg
Boxart DS Rhythm Heaven AUS.jpg
Boxart DS Rhythm World.jpg

Rhythm Heaven Fever

Rhythm Heaven Fever (みんなのリズム天国てんごく?, Minna no Rhythm Tengoku; lit. 'Everyone's Rhythm Heaven'), known as Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise in Europe, and Rhythm World Wii (리듬 세상 Wii?, Rhythm Sesang Wii) in Korea, is the third game in the series, released for the Wii on July 21, 2011 in Japan, February 13, 2012 in North America, July 6, 2012 in Europe, September 13, 2012 in Australia and September 12, 2013 in South Korea.

The game was digitally rereleased on the Wii U Nintendo eShop on July 27, 2016 in Japan, November 10, 2016 in North America, and November 24 in Europe.

This game returns to the traditional button controls, being controlled with the Wii Remote using and +.

Flag of Japan.svg Flag of the United States.svg Flag of Europe.svg Flag of South Korea.svg
Boxart Wii Minna no Rhythm Tengoku.png
Boxart Wii Rhythm Heaven Fever USZ.jpg
Boxart Wii Beat the Beat Rhythm Paradise UKV.jpg
Boxart Wii Rhythm World Wii.jpg

Rhythm Heaven Megamix

Rhythm Heaven Megamix (リズム天国てんごく ザ・ベストプラス?, Rhythm Tengoku: The Best+; lit. 'Rhythm Heaven: The Best+'), also known as Rhythm Paradise Megamix in Europe, and Rhythm Sesang: The Best Plus (리듬 세상 더 베스트 플러스?; lit. 'Rhythm World: The Best Plus') in Korea, is the fourth game in the series, released for the Nintendo 3DS on June 11, 2015 in Japan, June 16, 2016 in North America, October 21, 2016 in Europe, October 22, 2016 in Australia, and December 1, 2016 in South Korea. The game was also rereleased under the Nintendo Selects label on November 29, 2018 in South Korea[1].

This game includes 63 Rhythm Games from the previous three games, 19 new and 12 new versions of previous games. Games are again controlled using , and sometimes in Buttons mode, or with a Tap in the Simple Tap mode.

Flag of Japan.svg Flag of the United States.svg Flag of Europe.svg Flag of South Korea.svg Selects
Boxart 3DS Rhythm Tengoku The Best+.jpg
Logo 3DS Rhythm Heaven Megamix.svg
Boxart 3DS Rhythm Paradise Megamix EUR.jpg
Boxart 3DS Rhythm Sesang The Best Plus.jpg
Boxart 3DS Rhythm Sesang The Best Plus Alt.png

Rhythm Heaven Groove

Rhythm Heaven Groove[2] (リズム天国てんごく ミラクルスターズ?, Rhythm Tengoku: Miracle Stars; lit. 'Rhythm Heaven: Miracle Stars')[3], also known as Rhythm Paradise Groove[4] in Europe, Rhythm Cheonguk: Miracle Stars (리듬 천국 미라클 스타즈?; lit. 'Rhythm Heaven: Miracle Stars') in South Korea[5] and Jiézòu Tiānguó: Qíjì Zhī Xīng[6] (節奏天國 奇蹟之星?; lit. 'Rhythm Heaven: Miracle Stars') in Taiwan and Hong Kong, is the upcoming long-awaited fifth game in the series, set to release for the Nintendo Switch in 2026.

This game would be the first time the series has been officially localized in Dutch, Portuguese and Traditional Chinese, and also marks a rename for the series in South Korea, from Rhythm Sesang (리듬 세상?; lit. 'Rhythm World') to Rhythm Cheonguk (리듬 천국?; lit. 'Rhythm Heaven') mainly due to trademark complications[7].

Flag of Japan.svg Flag of the United States.svg Flag of Europe.svg Flag of South Korea.svg Flag of the Republic of China.svg/Flag of Hong Kong.svg
Logo Switch Rhythm Tengoku Miracle Stars.svg
Logo Switch Rhythm Heaven Groove.svg
Logo Switch Rhythm Paradise Groove.svg
Logo Switch Rhythm Cheonguk Miracle Stars.svg
Logo Switch Jiézòu Tiānguó Qíjì Zhī Xīng TR.svg

In Other Languages

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan.svg Japanese リズム天国てんごく Rhythm Heaven
Flag of the United States.svg EnglishNOA Rhythm Heaven
Flag of the United Kingdom (3-5).svg EnglishNOE Rhythm Paradise[4]
Flag of Australia.svg EnglishNAU ConsoleDS Icon.png Rhythm Heaven[8]
ConsoleWii Icon.png Rhythm Paradise[9]
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg FrenchNOA Rhythm Heaven[10]
Flag of France.svg FrenchNOE Rhythm Paradise
Flag of Mexico.svg SpanishNOA Rhythm Heaven[11]
Flag of Spain.svg SpanishNOE Rhythm Paradise
Flag of Germany.svg German Rhythm Paradise
Flag of Italy.svg Italian Rhythm Paradise
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Dutch Rhythm Paradise[12]
Flag of Brazil.svg PortugueseNOA Rhythm Heaven[13]
Flag of Portugal (official).svg PortugueseNOE Rhythm Paradise[14]
Flag of Sweden.svg Swedish Rhythm Paradise[15]
Flag of Norway.svg Norwegian Rhythm Paradise[15]
Flag of Finland.svg Finnish Rhythm Paradise[16]
Flag of Indonesia.svg Indonesian Rhythm Heaven[17]
Flag of Thailand (proposed shade of colours).svg Thai Rhythm Heaven[18]
Flag of Russia.svg Russian Rhythm Paradise[19]
Flag of South Korea.svg Korean ConsoleDS Icon.png 리듬 세상
ConsoleSwitch Icon.png 리듬 천국[5]
Rhythm World
Rhythm Heaven
Flag of the Republic of China.svg ChineseTR 節奏天國[6]
Rhythm Heaven[20]
Rhythm Heaven
Rhythm Heaven
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg ChineseSI 节奏天国[15]
Rhythm Heaven[20]
Rhythm Heaven
Rhythm Heaven

References

  1. 한국닌텐도, Nintendo Switch 소프트웨어 「Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes」와 「New 닌텐도 2DS XL 하일리아의 방패 에디션」, 「Nintendo Selects」의 새로운 라인업 발매 (Nintendo Korea releases new lineup of Nintendo Switch software "Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes" and "New Nintendo 2DS XL Hylian Shield Edition" and "Nintendo Selects")
  2. Rhythm Heaven Groove – Nintendo Direct 3.27.2025
  3. リズム天国 ミラクルスターズ [Nintendo Direct 2025.3.27] (Rhythm Tengoku: Miracle Stars [Nintendo Direct 2025.3.27])
  4. 4.0 4.1 Rhythm Paradise Groove – Coming 2026 (Nintendo Switch)
  5. 5.0 5.1 등 Nintendo Switch 타이틀과 서비스의 최신 정보를 전달! | News | 한국닌텐도주식회사 (Delivering the latest information on Nintendo Switch titles and services! | News | Nintendo Korea Co., Ltd.)
  6. 6.0 6.1 《節奏天國 奇蹟之星》介紹影片(台灣) ("Rhythm Heaven: Miracle Stars" Introduction Video (Taiwan))
  7. KIPRIS 지식재산정보 검색 서비스 (KIPRIS Intellectual Property Information Search Service)
  8. Rhythm Heaven Box Shot for DS - GameFAQs
  9. Rhythm Paradise Groove – Coming 2026 (Nintendo Switch)
  10. "La série Rhythm Heaven fait son retour avec sa première nouvelle entrée : Rhythm Heaven Groove!" (The Rhythm Heaven series returns with its newest entry: Rhythm Heaven Groove!) ~ Nouvelles - Site Officiel Nintendo pour Canada
  11. Nintendo Latinomérica [@nintendolatam] (March 27, 2025). ¡Siente el ritmo con la nueva entrega de la serie Rhythm Heaven, #RhythmHeavenGroove! Llega a Nintendo Switch en 2026. #NintendoDirect. (Feel the rhythm with the newest game in the Rhythm Heaven series, #RhythmHeavenGroove! Coming to the Nintendo Switch in 2026. #NintendoDirect). Retrieved March 27, 2025 – via Instagram.
  12. "De Rhythm Paradise-serie maakt zijn debuut op een systeem voor thuis met Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise voor de Wii." (The Rhythm Paradise series makes its debut on a home system with Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise for Wii.) ~ Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise | Wii | Games | Nintendo NL
  13. Nintendo Brasil [@nintendo_brasil] (March 27, 2025). Entre no ritmo com #RhythmHeavenGroove, o mais novo jogo da série Rhythm Heaven! Disponível em 2026 no console Nintendo Switch. #NintendoDirect. (Get into the rhythm with #RhythmHeavenGroove, the newest game in the Rhythm Heaven series! Avaliable in 2026 for the Nintendo Switch console. #NintendoDirect). Retrieved March 30, 2025 – via Instagram.
  14. "A série Rhythm Paradise faz a sua estreia numa consola de uso doméstico com Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise para a Wii" (The Rhythm Paradise series makes its home console debut with Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise for the Wii) ~ Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise | Wii | Jogos | Nintendo PT]
  15. 15.0 15.1 15.2 SOMP01 - Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise
  16. Tämänpäiväinen Nintendo Direct esitteli tulevia pelejä Nintendo Switch -konsolille sekä uuden sovelluksen (Today's Nintendo Direct showcased upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch console, as well as a new app)
  17. Rhythm Heaven HotGame Indonesia Magazine Guide Booklet
  18. Rhythm Heaven Groove จะเปิดตัวบนเครื่อง Nintendo Switch ในปี 2026 (Rhythm Heaven Groove launching on Nintendo Switch in 2026)
  19. "Серия Rhythm Paradise дебютирует на домашней консоли Wii в игре Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise" (The Rhythm Paradise series makes its debut on the Wii home console with Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise) ~ Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise | Wii | Игры | Nintendo
  20. 20.0 20.1 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Rhythm Heaven series
Logo GBA Rhythm Tengoku.svg Logo DS Rhythm Heaven.svg Logo Wii Rhythm Heaven Fever.svg Logo 3DS Rhythm Heaven Megamix.svg Logo Switch Rhythm Heaven Groove.svg
2006, GBA • 2007, Arcade 2008-2009, DS 2011-2012, Wii • 2016, Wii U 2015-2016, 3DS 2026, Switch